CORNER GAS MAKES AMERICAN DEBUT TONIGHT - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 01:30 PM

For details , see the "Countdown to Corner Gas" thread!

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 04:37 PM

By GANNETT NEWS SERVICE link: http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/p...MENT/709100318
"Corner Gas" debut, 8 and 8:30 p.m., WGN. One of the new season's best shows arrives for a sneak peek - or, actually, nine peeks. Officially, "Corner Gas" arrives Sept. 17. Over the next few days, however, WGN will air nine half-hours; it has plenty, 69 have been taped in Canada, over four seasons. You'll find the droll, dry wit of Canadians in general and Brent Butt in particular. He plays the owner of a small-town gas station and convenience store in Saskatchewan. In tonight's opener, a city girl (Lacy Burrows) takes over the adjoining diner. In the second episode, a tax man (Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall) visits. In both, the humor is slow, sly and quite wonderful.

Ireneparalegal · 09-10-2007, 04:51 PM

DAMNIT!!!!! I won't be here...I have to take my son to soccer practice at that hour (it shows here 5pm my time)...

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

DAMNIT!!!!! I won't be here...I have to take my son to soccer practice at that hour (it shows here 5pm my time)...

OHOH.....Ummmmmm Irene, do you have a VCR and blank tape?????
( I REALLY want to know what you think of this show!)

Ireneparalegal · 09-10-2007, 05:15 PM

I just found a blank tape, at least I think it is blank. Oh well, I will use it and have my daughter record it for me if she is awake. She worked the night shift and is asleep right now. Hopefully she will be awake by the time I leave to take my son to practice. JESUS! I totally forgot his practice! *irene is p*ssed*

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Dont know how to set the VCR on timer? @_@

robyrob · 09-10-2007, 09:46 PM

well, I just finished watching the first episode and I LOVED it - FOUR thumbs up (and half an elbow).

I am confused about WGN''s schedule though. Firstly, I am surprised that I actually get WGN - last time I looked that channel was the old UPN channel, and it used to just say "INDEPENDENT" and I think it only showed infomercials, but there it was a real channel again. Secondly, it looks like they are going to be airing Corner Gas nightly, but at different times every night, possibly repeating some episodes from night to night.

Doesn't matter though - I'm recording them for later viewing.

Are they out on DVD yet?

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 09:54 PM

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Are they out on DVD yet?

Yup, the first 3 seasons of Corner Gas have been available on DVD for some time now and season 4 is coming out Sept 18th ( Americans can only buy it online, so far )

robyrob · 09-10-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Yup, the first 3 seasons of Corner Gas have been available on DVD for some time now and season 4 is coming out Sept 18th ( Americans can only buy it online, so far )

yup, I was just checking on that - they seem to be kinda expensive right now, I'll probably put them on my wishlist and wait til they go on sale (they want like $65 for the 2 disk sets and even more for the 3 disk sets!!)

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 10:04 PM

You might try ordering them from Amazon.ca or maybe from the Corner Gas website....cause they arent even close to that $$$ here!

robyrob · 09-10-2007, 10:05 PM

this is a definitely a show worth getting excited about - there were SO MANY hilarious parts - the female cop and the surveillance bush, Oscar and the VCR (I just KNEW he'd never be able to hook it up), everything about Hank, all the little subtle jokes that go by too quick too notice

Mikado · 09-10-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

this is a definitely a show worth getting excited about - there were SO MANY hilarious parts - the female cop and the surveillance bush, Oscar and the VCR (I just KNEW he'd never be able to hook it up), everything about Hank, all the little subtle jokes that go by too quick too notice

Im really glad you enjoyed it Roby...i hope Robin was watching too...and yeah, there is a lot of little throw away jokes....when you get the show on DVD, you find all kinds of things you missed the first time!!! ( Sometimes after 20 viewings!

) This show has constantly beaten the American shows in its timeslot, here in Canada!

Mikado · 09-11-2007, 12:33 AM

so far Irene, its me you, and Robyrob...well, its a start

Mikado · 09-11-2007, 03:04 PM

And WGN continues its sneak peak at CG all week, for those who missed it last night

Mikado · 09-11-2007, 07:45 PM

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And WGN continues its sneak peak at CG all week, for those who missed it last night

09-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	DAMNIT!!!!! I won't be here...I have to take my son to soccer practice at that hour (it shows here 5pm my time)...
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09-10-2007, 09:46 PM	#7
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,219	well, I just finished watching the first episode and I LOVED it - FOUR thumbs up (and half an elbow). I am confused about WGN''s schedule though. Firstly, I am surprised that I actually get WGN - last time I looked that channel was the old UPN channel, and it used to just say "INDEPENDENT" and I think it only showed infomercials, but there it was a real channel again. Secondly, it looks like they are going to be airing Corner Gas nightly, but at different times every night, possibly repeating some episodes from night to night. Doesn't matter though - I'm recording them for later viewing. Are they out on DVD yet?
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09-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	By GANNETT NEWS SERVICE link: http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/p...MENT/709100318 "Corner Gas" debut, 8 and 8:30 p.m., WGN. One of the new season's best shows arrives for a sneak peek - or, actually, nine peeks. Officially, "Corner Gas" arrives Sept. 17. Over the next few days, however, WGN will air nine half-hours; it has plenty, 69 have been taped in Canada, over four seasons. You'll find the droll, dry wit of Canadians in general and Brent Butt in particular. He plays the owner of a small-town gas station and convenience store in Saskatchewan. In tonight's opener, a city girl (Lacy Burrows) takes over the adjoining diner. In the second episode, a tax man (Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall) visits. In both, the humor is slow, sly and quite wonderful.

09-10-2007, 05:15 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I just found a blank tape, at least I think it is blank. Oh well, I will use it and have my daughter record it for me if she is awake. She worked the night shift and is asleep right now. Hopefully she will be awake by the time I leave to take my son to practice. JESUS! I totally forgot his practice! irene is pssed*

09-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Dont know how to set the VCR on timer? @_@

09-10-2007, 10:04 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	You might try ordering them from Amazon.ca or maybe from the Corner Gas website....cause they arent even close to that $$$ here!

09-10-2007, 10:05 PM	#11
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,219	this is a definitely a show worth getting excited about - there were SO MANY hilarious parts - the female cop and the surveillance bush, Oscar and the VCR (I just KNEW he'd never be able to hook it up), everything about Hank, all the little subtle jokes that go by too quick too notice

09-11-2007, 12:33 AM	#13
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	so far Irene, its me you, and Robyrob...well, its a start

09-11-2007, 03:04 PM	#14
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	And WGN continues its sneak peak at CG all week, for those who missed it last night